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This event is in the "All Ages" group

Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH) Exhibit

All Day 1/12 - 6/28
LJ - Garth Family Reading Level - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Now extended through June 28, 2026!

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Garth Family Reading Level - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Now extended through June 28, 2026!

UC Library Branch Closure

All Day 8/18 - 8/18
University Community Library

Our facility will be closed starting Monday, August 18, 2025 Reopening Spring 2026 due to facility improvements.

Closing
Branches:
University Community Library
Description:

Our facility will be closed starting Monday, August 18, 2025 Reopening Spring 2026 due to facility improvements.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OnView | John Linthurst

All Day 1/28 - 3/27
Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Art by John Linthurst


 

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Art by John Linthurst


 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OnView | San Diego Craft Collective

All Day 2/1 - 5/31
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
 
Opening reception is February 7 from 3-5 pm in the patio.
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:
 
Opening reception is February 7 from 3-5 pm in the patio.
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Onview: M(other) Tongues

All Day 2/2 - 4/18
AC - Art Gallery - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

M(other) Tongues brings together artists who use textile to examine the interconnected experiences of migration, displacement, and cultural inheritance.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Art Gallery - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

M(other) Tongues brings together artists who use textile to examine the interconnected experiences of migration, displacement, and cultural inheritance.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OnView | Helen Redman

All Day 2/9 - 3/31
Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Central Library - 2nd Floor

 

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Central Library - 2nd Floor

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Peepshow: Peeps Diorama Contest

03/03/2026 @ 11:30am to 03/21/2026 @ 6:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Literature, Program Includes Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

Love them or hate them, you've got to admit that classic springtime Peeps marshmallow candies are cute... and perfect for using as characters in a diorama of a scene from a book or movie of your choice!

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Literature, Program Includes Kit
Event Details:

Love them or hate them, you've got to admit that classic springtime Peeps marshmallow candies are cute... and perfect for using as characters in a diorama of a scene from a book or movie of your choice!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, En Español
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Around the World in Storytime!
Bilingual Storytime – Saturdays (Except the First Saturday of the Month)

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, En Español
Event Details:

Around the World in Storytime!
Bilingual Storytime – Saturdays (Except the First Saturday of the Month)

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Dance Pants Bash!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

STORYTIME & CRAFT

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

"Uke" Can Read: Young Readers Strum, Sing & Learn!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

"Uke" Can Read--Young Readers Strum, Sing & Learn!
7 Week Ukulele and Literacy Program for Ages 5-9

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Performing Arts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

"Uke" Can Read--Young Readers Strum, Sing & Learn!
7 Week Ukulele and Literacy Program for Ages 5-9

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Bilingual Vietnamese/English Storytime

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us for a Bilingual Vietnamese-English Story Time, music and play! 

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for a Bilingual Vietnamese-English Story Time, music and play! 

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

College-Rolando Book Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Please join fellow readers in the College-Rolando area for discussions on a different title every month!

Contact the branch for reserved copies. 

2026 Schedule of Book Club Books

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Please join fellow readers in the College-Rolando area for discussions on a different title every month!

Contact the branch for reserved copies. 

2026 Schedule of Book Club Books

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Forest Terrariums by ToshWerks

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Learn the importance of diverse biomes and create your very own miniature forest with ToshWerks. Learn more about this talented and crafty duo at https://toshwerks.com/.

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Learn the importance of diverse biomes and create your very own miniature forest with ToshWerks. Learn more about this talented and crafty duo at https://toshwerks.com/.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Time!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Build, build BUILD!!!  Come join us for a fun filled activity on alternating Saturdays here at the Linda Vista Library.  Kids can create something unique or build skyscrapers, spaceships, and more!  Let your imagina

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Build, build BUILD!!!  Come join us for a fun filled activity on alternating Saturdays here at the Linda Vista Library.  Kids can create something unique or build skyscrapers, spaceships, and more!  Let your imagina

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

PAWS to Read! /Perros para leer!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Fiction Lovers Book Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
NU - Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Fiction Lovers will be discussing Real Americans by Rachel Khong.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Seminar 1 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

The Fiction Lovers will be discussing Real Americans by Rachel Khong.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Introduction to Reiki Healing

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a free workshop on Reiki Healing through energy. Presented by Dinel Shah. For ages 12 and up.

What is Reiki?

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a free workshop on Reiki Healing through energy. Presented by Dinel Shah. For ages 12 and up.

What is Reiki?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Live Music Performance & Instrument Showcase

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
RP - Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for live music presented by students from AmeriCal Youth Orchestra.

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us for live music presented by students from AmeriCal Youth Orchestra.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tech on the Go: Computer Skills Help

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
CT - Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Accessibility
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Do you need help learning how to use a computer, smart phone, or tablet?  Our Tech on the Go program supports San Diegans who need IT assistance.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility
Event Details:

Do you need help learning how to use a computer, smart phone, or tablet?  Our Tech on the Go program supports San Diegans who need IT assistance.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pop-up Book Sale

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Great bargain used books

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Great bargain used books

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Free Tax Prep Assistance

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.